Mod 2

For each video and article list/discuss the key concepts you learned.

Carta video: This video talked much about the brain and the brain's basic functions and habits contribute to how we see art.


Philosophy or arts- This video dug deep into aesthetics and helped me farther understand beauty and art. The video also spoke in depth about the most influential people when it comes to the topic of aesthetics.



CNN article- This article uses Pablo Picasso to explain how some artists use illusions to trick our minds.

2. Which philosopher's theroy on aesthetics do you feel is most important? Be sure to mention the philosphers name, era (time in history), and contribution to the aesthetic theory in your response.


I feel that Plato’s theory is most important. Plato’s theory (4th Century) referred to beauty attracting people. Art has the ability to bring people from all parts of the world together. The beauty of art is almost irresistible to some. Aesthetics is the culmination the nature of beauty and how it works in art.

3. What do you think about Changeux and Ramachandran scientific view of aesthetics and art? What was the most interesting fact you discovered from each speakers lecture?




Both scientific views of aesthetics and art are very interesting. Mainly because of their view of how brain looks at certain shapes and colors. Ramachandran's view I found most interesting because the example about the black and white splotches and how our brain tries to make sense of it.

4. How do the videos and article relate to the readings in the text?


The videos and article are talking about the same subjects, but the videos and article dive in much deeper. Also, the alternative material made it much easier to understand. It's one thing to read a textbook, it's another thing to see images and audio in a video.

5. What is your opinion of the films and article? How do they add depth to understanding of the topics in your reading in the text?

I thought the one film was a little outdated. The one speaker was hard to understand. However, the other speakers that were interviewed helped immensely. You could tell their passion for the subject and it helped understand the material. The article was well organized and easy to read. I specifically liked the article's information on how our brain sees color contrast.